Another Word For Although

Although means 'in spite of the fact that' or 'even though'. It is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously. Read on for synonym and other words for Although.

Although in a sentence

Although it was raining, they decided to go for a hike.

"Although" 31 synonyms and related terms with examples

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though

She enjoyed the movie, though she found it a bit too long.

even though

Even though it was late, he continued working on his project.

despite

Despite the cold weather, they went out for a walk.

in spite of

In spite of the challenges, she succeeded.

while

While he may not agree, he will support the decision.

notwithstanding

Notwithstanding their complaints, the project was approved.

albeit

He accepted the task, albeit reluctantly.

nevertheless

She is very busy; nevertheless, she finds time for her hobbies.

nonetheless

It was difficult; nonetheless, they managed to complete the work on time.

however

It looks like it might rain, however, the weather can change quickly.

yet

He is rich, yet he is not happy.

still

It was hard work; still, they enjoyed it.

but

He tried to explain, but she didn’t listen.

even if

Even if it rains, we will still go to the park.

whereas

Some people like coffee, whereas others prefer tea.

conversely

He is shy and quiet; conversely, his brother is loud and outgoing.

on the other hand

She loves acting; on the other hand, her parents want her to be a doctor.

but then

It sounds perfect, but then there's the cost to consider.

despite the fact that

Despite the fact that it's raining, we will go out.

although this is true

Although this is true, it does not capture the whole picture.

even so

It’s a small house, even so, it’s very comfortable.

much as

Much as I admire their effort, I think it's misguided.

be that as it may

Be that as it may, we still need to consider the costs.

granted

Granted, it’s not the most exciting book, but it’s very informative.

for all that

For all that, he was still happy with his decision.

admittedly

Admittedly, it was not their best performance.

regardless

We will go on with our plans, regardless of what happens.

even with

Even with the high costs, they decided to proceed.

with that said

It’s challenging work. With that said, it's also rewarding.

despite that

Despite that, they managed to meet the deadline.

mind you

The situation looked bleak, mind you, they didn’t give up.

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Examples of although on Reddit

"Although" is used in real world conversations right now:

I got a flat & although my BF was on the phone trying to help, I was struggling to loosen the lug nuts. Then these guys came up. They spoke limited English but gestured toward the tire. They put my spare on & I was back on the road in no time. I thanked them & tried to offer them $ to no avail. posted on HumansBeingBros

TIL Chicken Parmesan is not an Italian dish, it was invented in America by Italian immigrants and the first published recipe was in a NY newspaper in 1953. The dish became wildly popular in Australia where its served with salad and fries, although they hotly debate if the fries go under the chicken posted on todayilearned

TIL although Wayne’s World (1992) was released after Freddie Mercury died, he got to see the car headbanging scene featuring Bohemian Rhapsody shortly before he passed away on November 24, 1991. He loved it and foresaw how the use of the song would ignite a comeback for Queen in the United States. posted on todayilearned

TIL that although Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture was written to include cannons firing and cathedral bells, synchronising them with an orchestra proved all but impossible. It wasn't until 1954 that composer Antal Doráti mixed a studio recording with cannons and bells, finally playing it as intended. posted on todayilearned

TIL human procrastination is considered a complex psychological behavior because of the wide variety of reasons people do it. Although often attributed to "laziness", research shows it is more likely to be caused by anxiety, depression, a fear of failure, or a reliance on abstract goals. posted on todayilearned

Identical twin brothers Josh and Jeremy married identical twin sisters Brittany and Briana. Both couples gave birth to male babies at the same time. Although technically they are cousins, children are genetically brothers. It gets weirder: both families live together in the same house. posted on Weird

TIL that Lady Gaga admited that Kiss FM was the only radio station to correctly censor the song during the chorus when she replaces "poker face" with "fuck her face". Although not in the official lyrics, the switch can be heard every second repetition of the phrase during the chorus. posted on todayilearned

TIL in 1989 96 people were killed at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England after they were crushed due to overcrowding. Although match attendees and hooliganism were first cited as the cause, a 2016 inquiry found the police to be at fault due to their mismanagement of the crowd. posted on todayilearned

Clinical trial finds that vaping CBD-dominant cannabis doesn’t impair driving or produce significant cognitive or psychomotor impairment. Although CBD alone doesn’t lead to the feeling of euphoria, its calming effect makes it useful for treating anxiety, depression and seizures. posted on science

TIL that the scientists who first discovered the platypus thought it was fake. Although indigenous Aboriginal people already knew of the creature, European scientists assumed an egg-laying, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, venomous mammal had to be an elaborate hoax. posted on todayilearned